Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term Contract (Primary SEN School). Job in Wheatley Edu[...]

Witherslack Group; Wheatley; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job description

Salary up to £28,760 plus regional £1500 regional allowance.

Those Huge Small Victories

Our higher level teaching assistants are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There's lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference.

Get out what you put in

You'll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You'll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you're really proud of.

It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a higher level teaching assistant at Witherslack Group, you'll get all the support you need to succeed. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career.

One of the best environments in SEND

Family values are at the heart of everything at Chilworth House Lower School. From the unique curriculum model which centres around valuing education to the progression of the social and emotional skills of every pupil. The environment is one of inspiration and aspiration, where every day is an opportunity to progress and succeed. This nurturing and family-oriented culture sets Chilworth House apart and this is evidenced both in terms of academic progress and our recent Ofsted rating of Outstanding.

What we do for you

We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you'll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get:

• Training: A full induction and on-the-job training.

• Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays.

• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group.

• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance.

• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance.

• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an optician or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts.

• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities.

• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time.

• Contributory pension (matched up to 5%).

Bring your whole-self to work

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You'll be more than a Teaching Assistant, you'll be able to connect with our pupils because of:

• Significant experience as a Teaching Assistant.

• Your genuine passion for supporting children learn and the impact it can have on their lives.

• Your enthusiasm and expertise to support your department.

• Your ability to plan meetings, work without supervision and liaise with teachers to devise complementary learning activities.

• You'll also need a relevant NVQ Level 3 and a HLTA qualification, or equivalent.

Interested in joining us?

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.